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Updated March 22, 2024·
For an individual focused on graphic design or video editing tasks, the Gigabyte Aero 16 is an excellent choice due to its high-resolution display, which offers vivid colors and sharpness, although it may be heavier and have a shorter battery life, compromising portability. On the other hand, the HP Omen Transcend 14 is better suited for gaming and other high-performance needs, thanks to its gaming-oriented hardware, but it typically commands a higher price. If frequent travel or long usage away from power outlets is important to you, then the portability and longer battery life of the HP may justify the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- The Gigabyte Aero 16 has no clear advantages over the HP Omen Transcend 14.
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
- Very good for software development
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the HP Omen Transcend 14 for engineering and design, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen for gaming and AI, and content creation.
For general use, a laptop with a bright, high-resolution display and the right panel type provides clarity and comfort for everyday tasks, which is why both the Gigabyte Aero 16 and HP Omen Transcend 14 perform well. The superior color gamuts of the Gigabyte Aero 16 make it suited for engineering and design as it can display a wide range of colors precisely. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D rendering, both laptops fall short as they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth motion, despite having adequate resolutions and decent panel types.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Gigabyte Aero 16 both have good portability, though the HP Omen Transcend 14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.2
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and HP Omen Transcend 14 both have good build quality, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,260
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.2
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both very good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a high-quality screen and strong CPU and RAM, making it suitable for demanding applications and enjoyable for media consumption, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to lighter laptops. The HP Omen Transcend 14, while still providing solid performance and a good screen, leans more towards portability and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go use without sacrificing much for everyday tasks. Both have considerable storage and decent keyboards, but speaker quality, operating noise, and heat management are moderate and might not be standout features.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.9
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 boasts a powerful GPU, crucial for fluid gaming and 3D rendering, and a high screen refresh rate, resulting in smoother visuals and gameplay. Meanwhile, the HP Omen Transcend 14, although it also offers a competent GPU and respectable refresh rate, doesn't quite match the Aero's performance, making the Aero a superior choice for the most demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and HP Omen Transcend 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 16, with its high-end CPU, ample RAM, and powerful GPU, excels at running demanding engineering software, and its superior screen quality enhances detailed design work, but it's less portable and may have louder operating noise. The HP Omen Transcend 14 also offers robust performance for engineering tasks with a quality CPU, plenty of RAM, and a capable GPU, with added benefits of better portability, a satisfying keyboard, and quieter operation, though its screen and speakers might be less impressive than the Aero's.
Content Creation
8.2
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both very good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.9
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 16 | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 3.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 71 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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